If you missed Our Heritage: 250 Years of Poetry in America Poetry Festival, fear not!
We’re back with a follow-up Poetry Reading and Writing Workshop.

Expect a short reading, several writing-prompt exercises, and discussion, facilitated by Theresa Rosario-Berzner, who will present Creative Crafts: Making Memories; Paula Curci, who will present Writing about Time and Place; and Peter V. Dugan, who will present Writing about Heritage. Each participant will receive a small 5 X 8 Kraft notebook, a gift from the Shore Poets.

Save the Date and Location!

Date: November 15th, 2026
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: Long Beach Historical Society, 226 West Penn Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. You will find the Historical Society’s home between Laurelton and Magnolia Blvd.

The Historical Society will have several copies of the Our Heritage: 250 Years of Poetry in America Commemorative Booklet for sale in the gift shop, along with the POETRY: IT’S A ‘SHORE’ THING! Micro memoir anthology.

This event is free; donations are appreciated.

This event is brought to you by the Acoustic Poets Network® LLC / THE SHORE POETS, Artists In Partnership, Inc., the Long Beach Historical Society, and Poets & Writers.